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- [pik-proof]
- /ˈpɪkˌpruf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-proof]
- /ˈpɪkˌpruf/
Definitions of pickproof word
- adjective pickproof (of a lock) designed so that it cannot be picked. 1
- adjective pickproof (of a lock) unable to be picked 0
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Origin of pickproof
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; pick1 + -proof
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pickproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pickproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pickproof usage trend in Literature
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